End of Life and Palliative Care in Neurology: Does Autonomy Matter?

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Diagnostic evaluation of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A (LGMD2A) involves specialized studies on muscle biopsy and mutation analysis. Mutation screening is the gold standard for diagnosis but is difficult as the gene is large and multiple mutations are known. This study evaluates the util...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Khadilkar SV,Chaudhari CR,Dastur RS,Gaitonde PS,Yadav JG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of an 82-year-old female with probable Alzheimer's disease (AD), who developed unusual artistic creativity after development of her disease, is described. The possible pathogenetic mechanism is discussed. The patient showed no inclination toward visual arts during her premorbid years. However, 4 years after d...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Chakravarty A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Stress, anxiety, and depression are known to be associated with the development of neurodegenerative disorders through interactions with the underlying pathophysiology. We hypothesized that the presence of these symptoms contributes to cognitive disturbances and dementia in Parkinson's disease (PD). The pres...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Pal A,Pegwal N,Behari M,Sharma R

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neurologists in their clinical practice are faced with inquiries about the suitability of stem cell approaches by patients with a variety of acute and chronic (namely neurodegenerative) disorders. The challenge is to provide these patients with accurate information about the scope of stem cell use as well ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Devi MG,Sharma A,Mohanty S,Jain N,Verma K,Padma MV,Pal P,Chabbra HS,Khadilkar S,Prabhakar S,Singh G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is common in the Asian population, but less studied in South Asians compared to East Asians. We compared risk factors, treatments, and outcomes among consecutive patients with symptomatic ICAD from India with a mixed-ethnic cohort from Chicago, Illinois. ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Saraf U,Prabhakaran S,Arun K,Babiker A,Rajendran A,Kesavadas C,Sylaja PN

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of pediatric neuromyelitis optica (NMO) with muscle and lung involvement in addition to central nervous system disease. Our patient initially presented with features of area postrema syndrome, then subsequently with optic neuritis. The patient also had recurrent hyperCKemia that responded to cortico...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Langille MM,Desai J

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:West Nile Virus (WNV) is an arthropod-borne flavivirus, which causes flu-like illness and is sporadically associated with encephalitis. Transmission to humans occurs following a bite from an infected mosquito, which acquires the virus after feeding on dead birds. WNV meningoencephalitis is a rare infection with a neur...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Malhotra K,Ramanathan RS,Synowiec A,Rana S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromyelitis optica is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system. The discovery of a specific antibody (NMO IgG /aquaporin-4 antibody) in patients with this condition has led to a marked revival of research on the disease. This article summarizes the major advances in neuromyelitis optica, ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jacob A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute inflammatory polyneuropathy commonly characterized by rapidly progressive, symmetric weakness and areflexia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively assessed the clinical manifestations, results of electrodiagnostic tests, functional status and prognosis of 36 chil...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Akbayram S,Doğan M,Akgün C,Peker E,Sayιn R,Aktar F,Bektaş MS,Caksen H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare, sporadic neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by a classical triad of facial port wine nevus, ipsilateral leptomeningeal angiomatosis (LAM) and glaucoma. The incidence of SWS is 1/50,000 live births, although it is more often underreported. The incidence of SWS without facial ne...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jagtap SA,Srinivas G,Radhakrishnan A,Harsha KJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurological complications following honey bee sting are rare. We report a case of a 3-year-old girl who developed acute polyradiculoneuropathy following honey bee sting, which was diagnosed by nerve conduction studies. ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Poddar K,Poddar SK,Singh A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sulfatase deficiency is biochemically characterized by the accumulation of sulfated lipids and acid mucopolysaccharides. The gene sulfatase-modifying factor 1 (SUMF1), recently identified, encodes the enzyme responsible for post-translational modification of a cysteine residue, which is essential for the acti...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Incecik F,Ozbek MN,Gungor S,Pepe S,Herguner OM,Mungan NO,Gungor S,Altunbasak S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical education in India is expected to undergo a significant reform after the introduction of the National Medical Commission Act. Single, nationwide National Exit Test (NEXT) is an essential provision under this act, which will be implemented during the next three years. It aims to bring about uniformity in the mi...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ranjan P,Ranjan R,Kumar M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrathecal methotrexate (ITMTX) is an important component in the treatment as well as prophylaxis of leukemia/lymphoma. ITMTX can cause chemical meningitis characterized by vomiting, headache, and fever lasting 2-5 days with spontaneous resolution of symptoms which differentiates this syndrome from bacteria...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jacob LA,Sreevatsa A,Chinnagiriyappa LK,Dasappa L,Suresh TM,Babu G

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Movement disorders in childhood comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions that lead to impairment of voluntary movement, abnormal postures, or inserted involuntary movements. Movement disorders in children are frequently caused by metabolic disorders, both inherited and acquired. Many of these respond to vitamin su...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Sondhi V,Sharma S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the most effective treatment in large vessel occlusion (LVO). We have analyzed our initial experience of MT of 137 patients in anterior circulation (AC) and posterior circulation (PC) LVO using Solitaire stent retriever device. METHODS:Retrospective cohort analysis of 112 AC ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Singh RK,Chafale VA,Lalla RS,Panchal KC,Karapurkar AP,Khadilkar SV,Ojha PK,Godge Y,Singh RK,Benny R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMSs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders, characterized by dysfunction of neuromuscular junction (NMJ) transmission. These syndromes are genetically inherited and are present since birth. Some have characteristic clinical or electrodiagnostic features but in many cases determinatio...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kumar RS,Kuruvilla A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Glutaric aciduria Type-I (GA-I) has characteristic clinical and neuroimaging features, which clinches the diagnosis in a majority of patients. However, there have been few case reports on GA-I from India. This study was undertaken to study the clinical presentations, metabolic profile, neuroim...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kamate M,Patil V,Chetal V,Darak P,Hattiholi V

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine is a chronic and disabling disorder. Treatment of migraine often comprises of symptomatic (abortive) and preventive (prophylactic) treatment. The current drugs used in migraine prophylaxis include antidepressant drugs (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic antidepressants), and anti-epileptic dru...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Sadeghian H,Motiei-Langroudi R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive and relatively painless tool that has been used to study various cognitive functions as well as to understand the brain-behavior relationship in normal individuals as well as in those with various neuropsychiatric disorders. It has also been used as...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Mishra BR,Sarkar S,Praharaj SK,Mehta VS,Diwedi S,Nizamie SH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The guideline recommended dose of intravenous (i.v) recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischemic stroke is 0.9 mg/kg in the European and American populations. In Asiatic population, some studies have shown that a lower dose of i.v rt-PA is equally efficacious. AIMS:To assess if ther...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Abraham SV,Thaha F,Krishnan SV,Shajan A,Balakrishnan JM,Palatty BU

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of primary Sjögren's syndrome presenting with multiple cranial nerve palsies and radiological evidence of cranial pachymeningitis and hypophysitis. A 47-year-old woman developed right sensory neural hearing loss followed, 2 months later, by right facial palsy. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging showed...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ashraf VV,Bhasi R,Kumar RP,Girija AS

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria are a rare complication of dermatomyositis. Such patient can land up in acute renal failure. Recognition of this fact has important therapeutic implications as patients require immunotherapy in addition to the symptomatic treatment for renal failure. We report a case of dermatomyositis...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Joshi D,Kumar N,Rai A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stent retrieval system is an established treatment modality in acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion. Here, we describe a complication which occurred during mechanical thrombectomy in three cases where the clot dislodged during retrieval. There was a possibility of the clot getting reinjected into the arte...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Huded V,Nambiar V,De Souza R,Bohra V,Ramankutty R

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) pandemic is rapidly developing across the globe and new information is emerging expeditiously and constantly, particularly in relation to neurological illnesses. Both central and peripheral nervous system involvement has been reported including headache, dizziness, hyposmia/anosmia, t...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Garg D,Dhamija RK

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cross sectional studies have reported a tremendous amount of stress in caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The present study aimed at evaluating the perceived stress in caregivers of patients with AD and MCI compared to controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ca...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Anand KS,Dhikav V,Sachdeva A,Mishra P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Headache is the most common symptom of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT); however, the detailed underlying mechanisms and characteristics of headache in CVT have not been well described. Here, we report two cases of CVT whose primary and lasting presentation was orthostatic headache, suggestive of decreased intracrania...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kim JB,Kwon DY,Park MH,Kim BJ,Park KW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tension type headaches are common in clinical practice. Earlier known by various names, the diagnosis has had psychological connotations. Recent evidence has helped clarify the neurobiological basis and the disorder is increasingly considered more in the preview of neurologists. The classification, clinical features, ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Chowdhury D

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opercular myoclonic-anarthric status epilepticus (OMASE) is an uncommon disorder of diverse etiology. This condition is characterized by fluctuating cortical dysarthria associated with epileptic myoclonus involving glossopharyngeal musculature bilaterally. We report two cases of OMASE of vascular etiology in adults. I...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Bhaskara Rao JV,Vengamma B,Naveen T,Rao MS

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The global workspace of consciousness was proposed in its elementary framework by Baars, in 1982. Since the time of inception, there have been many speculations and modifications of this theory, but the central theme has remained the same, which refers to the global availability of information in the brain. However, t...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Prakash R,Prakash O,Prakash S,Abhishek P,Gandotra S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00